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🌺🇰🇾 Cayman Islands Honours the Fallen at the Palace of Westminster 🇬🇧🌺 Today, the Cayman Islands Government Representative to the UK, Dr. Tasha Ebanks Garcia, attended the opening of the House of Commons Garden of Remembrance in New Palace Yard, Palace of Westminster. 🌺 Dr. Ebanks Garcia placed a remembrance cross on behalf of the Cayman Islands, joining representatives in paying tribute to those who served and sacrificed their lives. The Garden of Remembrance brings together tributes representing all 650 UK parliamentary constituencies, the 56 Commonwealth member countries, the British Overseas Territories, the Crown Dependencies and the parliamentary community. Dr. Ebanks Garcia also had the opportunity to connect with Al Carns MP, former Minister for the Armed Forces, during the occasion. ❤️ We remember their courage. We honour their sacrifice. We will not forget. 🌺 Lest We Forget. #Remembrance2026 #LestWeForget #CaymanIslands #BritishOverseasTerritories #CIGOUK

📷📷 Celebrating Black History Month at the Foreign Secretary’s Reception Dr. Tasha Ebanks Garcia, the Cayman Islands Government Representative to the UK, was delighted to attend the Foreign Secretary’s reception in celebration of Black History Month at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). The reception provided a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the contributions of Black communities to British society, reconnect with familiar faces and build new relationships. 📷 Dr. Tasha enjoyed meeting Callum Anderson MP, with whom she shares Caribbean heritage, and connecting over their common Caribbean roots. It was also a pleasure to catch up with Minister Uma Kumaran MP, the UK's Minister responsible for the Overseas Territories, ahead of the upcoming Joint Ministerial Council (JMC), when leaders from across the British Overseas Territories will gather in London. 📷 Another highlight of the evening was reconnecting with Baroness Floella Benjamin, whose remarkable contributions to broadcasting, public life and advocacy continue to inspire generations. An enjoyable evening celebrating Black history, shared heritage and the connections that bring our communities together. #BlackHistoryMonth #CaymanIslands #CaymanIslandsUK #CaribbeanHeritage #UKOverseasTerritories #CIGOUK

🇰🇾🎶 LOOK WHO'S COMING BACK TO CAYMAN DAY! 🎶🇰🇾 That's right… SWANKY KITCHEN BAND IS BACK! 🔥🥁🎷 After bringing the Cayman vibes to London in 2023, Swanky Kitchen Band is returning to the Cayman Day stage in 2026! Get ready for an evening of incredible live music, infectious energy and a whole lot of Caymanian spirit! 💃🏽🕺🏽 📅 Saturday, 28 November 2026 📍 London, UK 🎟️ Tickets aren't available just yet! Keep an eye on our social media channels for the official ticket release announcement and details on how to register. Tickets will be limited, so you won't want to miss it! Who's ready to dance the night away with Swanky? 🙌🇰🇾 #CaymanDay2026 #SwankyKitchenBand #ProudlyCaymanianAlways #CaymanInTheUK

🇰🇾✨ Cayman Day is coming back to London, and you’re invited! 🎉🥳 📅 Save the date: Saturday 28th November 2026! 🗓️🎊 Get ready for an evening of island music 🏝️🎶, great company 🤗 and a true taste of Caymanian fun 🍹🌴, right here in London! 🇬🇧 Grab your friends 👯, dust off your dancing shoes 💃🕺 and get ready for a Cayman Day celebration to remember! 🇰🇾 🎟️ Tickets will be released soon, so keep an eye on our social media channels for the announcement. As tickets will be limited ⏳, we encourage you to book early once they become available! 🏃‍♀️💨 Stay tuned for further announcements 🎧🔥 coming soon! Questions? Reach out to us at [email protected] ✉️ #CaymanDay2026 #SaveTheDate #CaymanDay #CIGOUK #CaymanIslands

🇰🇾🤝🇬🇧Conservative Party Conference was a valuable opportunity for Dr Tasha to engage with parliamentarians with a wealth of experience across Government and Westminster. Dr Tasha spoke with former Treasury Minister and current Treasury Committee member and Parliamentary Private Secretary to Conservative Party Leader Kemi Badenoch, John Glen MP; Shadow Home Office Minister Matt Vickers MP; and former Secretary of State for International Development and FCDO Minister Andrew Mitchell MP. Constructive dialogue with parliamentarians across a broad range of policy areas is an important part of Dr Tasha's work in the UK, providing opportunities to exchange perspectives, build relationships and deepen parliamentarians' understanding of the Cayman Islands. 🇰🇾🤝🇬🇧 #CPC26

🇰🇾 🇬🇧 Dr Tasha continued engagement with regional leaders at Conservative Party Conference, strengthening relationships and exploring opportunities for greater collaboration between the Cayman Islands and regions across the UK. Dr Tasha was delighted to speak with the Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Paul Bristow, about regional growth and the importance of building strong relationships and fostering closer ties between the Cayman Islands and the UK. 🇬🇧 🇰🇾 #CPC26

🇰🇾🔵 At Conservative Party Conference, Dr Tasha caught up with the Shadow Chancellor Andrew Griffith MP and Cayman Islands APPG member Mark Garnier MP, the Shadow Economic Secretary to the Treasury and Shadow Minister for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade. This provided a valuable opportunity to discuss the Cayman Islands, our important financial services sector and the strength of the Cayman-UK relationship, as well as some of the shared opportunities and priorities ahead. Always valuable to continue these conversations and strengthen relationships across the UK political landscape. 🔵🇰🇾 #CPC26

🇰🇾🌊 Protecting the Cayman Islands’ unique natural environment is always at the top of our agenda, and engaging with UK parliamentarians on environmental issues remains an important part of our work. At Conservative Party Conference, Dr Tasha was pleased to speak with Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Victoria Atkins MP, as well as former Environment Secretary Baroness Coffey and Shadow Environment Ministers Robbie Moore MP and Neil Hudson MP. It was a valuable opportunity to continue conversations around the environmental priorities that matter to the Cayman Islands. 🇰🇾🏝️ #CPC26

🇰🇾🤝🇬🇧 It was wonderful to catch up with two longstanding friends of the Cayman Islands at Conservative Party Conference: former Foreign Secretary James Cleverly MP and former Minister for the Overseas Territories David Rutley. Both have a strong understanding of the Overseas Territories and the important role they play within the wider British family. During their time at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, the Cayman Islands worked closely with them on a range of shared priorities, making it particularly good to reconnect in Birmingham. Maintaining these longstanding relationships is an important part of Dr Tasha's work in the UK, and we look forward to continuing to engage with both James and David as friends and supporters of the Cayman Islands. 🇰🇾🤝🇬🇧 #CPC26

👀🇰🇾 Did someone say Cayman Day 2026? 🇰🇾👀 We’re not giving too much away just yet… but plans for Cayman Day 2026 are underway! 🎉🌴✨ As we get ready for this year’s celebration, take a look back at the music, food, culture and unforgettable Cayman vibes from Cayman Day 2025. 🎶💃🏽🥁💙 And trust us… you’ll want to watch this space. 👀 📣 Cayman Day 2026 announcements coming soon! #CaymanDay #CaymanDay2026 #CaymanIslands #CaymaniansInTheUK #CaymanCulture

🌹Across Labour Party Conference, Dr Tasha met with Secretaries of State, Ministers, MPs, Peers and Councillors, as well as representatives from industry, charities and organisations from across the wider Labour and policy community. It was a valuable opportunity to build new relationships, deepen existing ones and catch up with both new and longstanding friends of the Cayman Islands - while continuing to highlight the close and enduring relationship between the Cayman Islands and the UK. Among many familiar faces, it was great to speak with Calvin Bailey MP, Jess Phillips MP and Al Carns MP, alongside many others throughout a busy few days in Liverpool. Thank you to everyone who took the time to meet and speak with us - we look forward to continuing conversations in the weeks and months ahead. #LabourConference2026 #LPC26 #Lab26

🌹The Cayman Islands Representative to the UK, Dr Tasha Ebanks Garcia, was delighted to meet Polly Billington MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, at Labour Party Conference. Dr Tasha was able to speak with the Minister about some of the issues and opportunities currently facing the Cayman Islands, and to hear her insights and perspective. Many thanks to Polly for taking the time to speak with Dr Tasha during a busy few days at Conference. #LabourConference2026 #LPC26 #Lab26